The reason why celadon turns rice-colored is that it oxidizes during firing.
It was difficult to control oxygen in the kiln at that time, and the amount of rice-colored celadon was only about one-tenth that of blue celadon.
The rice-colored celadon produced in the government kiln is a rare item.
In the government kiln, the pottery used in the palace was baked.
The government kiln made many celadon with higher accuracy than the folk kiln.
The Southern Song Dynasty Government Kiln has several kilns, and this pottery is considered to be of the Longquan celadon system.
The tip of the rim is very thin and elaborate, and the torso is rounded like an onion.
The bottom is made with a very clear height, and it has a very thin and sharp shape with an installation surface of less than 1 mm.
There are two holes in the target on the bottom, and it is probable that it was intended to be carried by hanging it on the waist or neck through a string.
| Title | Guan Ware Rice-colored Celadon Bottle |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Guan ware |
| Dimensions | H. 5 11/16 in. ; Diam. 3 11/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000023 |
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